Electrician at Woodbridge Lansing and IBEW Local 724
at Woodbridge Lansing and IBEW Local 724 in Lansing, MI
About This Program
Woodbridge Lansing and IBEW Local 724 jointly sponsor this union electrician apprenticeship program in Lansing, Michigan. This employer-union partnership delivers a JATC-model program that prepares apprentices for full journeyman status in the mid-Michigan electrical trade, combining employer-provided field training with IBEW Local 724's commitment to workforce development.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real construction and maintenance projects, building skills in electrical wiring, conduit systems, panel installation, controls, and National Electrical Code compliance. Classroom sessions address electrical theory, blueprint reading, and safety. Wages are earned from the first day of the program and scale upward as apprentices complete each level of training.
Graduates leave the program as journeyman electricians with IBEW Local 724 union membership, providing a foundation for competitive wages, benefits, and long-term job stability in the Lansing area's construction and industrial markets.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Michigan
Electricians in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.
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